Mariners rally from 5-run deficit to beat Athletics 6-5 and win 9th straight series
Leody Taveras tied the game with a two-out single in the eighth inning during his debut with the Mariners, leading to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Athletics on May 7. Seattle overcame a daunting five-run deficit, marking their ninth straight series win. Taveras, who also drove in a pinch runner, scored on Dylan Moore's base hit, while Andrés Muñoz secured his 13th save after striking out Jacob Wilson. The Athletics initially dominated, with Wilson earning four hits, including two doubles, and contributing to a 5-0 lead by the fourth inning. The Mariners began their comeback with a run in the fifth, narrowing the score with Moore's single and Williamson's double.
Seattle's starter, Bryan Woo, allowed five runs on eight hits over six innings. Eduard Bazardo earned the win, getting four outs in relief. The Mariners' next challenge includes a six-game homestand against the Blue Jays, while the Athletics prepare to face the Yankees.